Articles by Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
Sierra Leonean journalist relentlessly persecuted by government
Outdated legislation, illegal detention and charges of sedition and defamation are being used to torment publisher and activist, Sylvia Olayinka Blyden.
Prominent journalist wins defamation suit against powerful MP
Prominent editor and publisher Abdul Malik Kweku Baako has won a defamation suit against Ghanian member of parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, who has been ordered to pay approximately US$18,000 in damages and retract defamatory statements he made against the journalist.
Teacher found guilty of inciting crowd to attack journalist
Guinean teacher David Lancéi Condé has received a one-year suspended sentenced for his involvement in inciting the crowd to attack journalist Facely Kalman Keïta.
Senegalese journalist placed under judicial control
Senegalese journalist Cheikh Yerim Seck has been placed under judicial supervision after being charged with spreading false news and contempt in the exercise of his functions.
Traditional media in crisis while online media organisations thrive
The steady decrease in revenue streams exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the sustainability of media outlets across the West African region.
West African experts share ideas on how to halt abuse of journalists during COVID-19 pandemic
Regional media experts looked at measures that can be taken to stop the harassment of journalists and ensure their safety, during the first in a series of webinars organised by the Media Foundation of West Africa.
Journalist detained and assaulted by prison official while covering story
Ivorian journalist Claude Dasse was detained and assaulted by an official at a prison where he was investigating allegations of extortion.
Activist arrested for blasphemy could face death penalty
The Media Foundation for West Africa calls on Nigerian authorities to release activist Mubarak Bala and drop the blasphemy charges against him.